Importing video problem

I have a problem importing video into iMovie. I was able to do this with no problem for the longest time, but a few weeks ago, I did everything I normally do, but instead of being able to import and iMovie saying Camera Connected, the computer gets very very slow when I turn the camera on, and nothing else happens. Any ideas how to fix the problem???

I have a problem importing video into iMovie. I was able to do this with no problem for the longest time, but a few weeks ago, I did everything I normally do, but instead of being able to import and iMovie saying Camera Connected, the computer gets very very slow when I turn the camera on, and nothing else happens. Any ideas how to fix the problem???

i have panther and a new emac. I had a similar problem and thought it might be the file vault. So I created another user for just video and bingo, no problems. This other user thing was the simplest way for me. I just log in under the other user and don't use that for anything else, but video work. This saves me from turning file vault on and off.
i hope this helps. Anyone know if what I'm doing is ok and if there is an easier way?

The USB Cable should've come with your camera. If not, then your nearest Fry's or best buy should have them. But i dont see why you can't do it w/ firewire.. cuz i'm assuming that's what you've been using for however long you've been doing it.. right?